Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greves) Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 259 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335426
Common Names
- Zeyherella mayumbensis
- Mayumba Zeyherella
- Mayumba Zeyherella Orchid
Synonyms
- Sideroxylon mayumbense Greves [unknown]
Description
Zeyherella mayumbensis (also called Mayumba Zeyherella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Congo Basin. It grows in moist forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Zeyherella mayumbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zeyherella mayumbensis has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zeyherella mayumbensis is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Plant the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-draining potting soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Zeyherella mayumbensis
Zeyherella mayumbensis is native to Cameroon. It is found in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or on the edges of forests.
Zeyherella mayumbensis FAQ
What is the common name of Zeyherella mayumbensis?
Common name of Zeyherella mayumbensis is Mayumba zeyherella
What is the scientific name of Zeyherella mayumbensis?
Scientific name of Zeyherella mayumbensis is Zeyherella mayumbensis
What is the natural habitat of Zeyherella mayumbensis?
Natural habitat of Zeyherella mayumbensis is alpine meadows, open woodlands and disturbed areas
Species in the Zeyherella genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,
References
S. Greves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greves' in the authors string.